GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLO. – Evan Smith-Acuna has joined First American State Bank as vice-president. In his new role, Smith-Acuna will be primarily responsible for lending. “We are excited to have Evan join our team,” said Michelle Gruber, vice president of First...

Investing is a powerful financial tool that everyone should understand. The sooner you start teaching your kids the basics, the better! Help your children understand that the goal is to buy when things are inexpensive and sell when they’re worth more. Investing is...

Teaching your children about saving money can equip them with core financial knowledge that will serve them well throughout their lives. In order to help the lessons stick, you can aid them in understanding that the secret to getting the things they want is in saving...

Teaching young children the basics of spending can be incredibly important to help them understand that the things we buy cost money and that money isn’t endless. Instead of simply buying everything they want, they need to plan ahead to determine if they can afford...

The senior property tax exemption is available to senior citizens and the surviving spouses of senior citizens. The state reimburses the local governments for the loss in revenue. When the State of Colorado’s budget allows, 50 percent of the first $200,000 of actual...

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Brad Leal Senior Vice President, Treasury Management and Operationsbleal@fasbank.com303-694-6464 xt. 309 Brad Leal joined First American State Bank in August 2023. With more than a decade of banking experience in Colorado, Brad has been primarily focused on payments...